Derek: A lot of guys use a HD variable speed drill to turn the manual
winch. You will find dozens of posts re this in an archive search of TT.
73, Dan, N5AR
Derek Cohn/WB0TUA wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have finally decided to get off my butt and see about getting a tower put
> up. I live in an inner ring suburb in the St. Louis, MO area with not much
> property so I'm looking at neighbor pleasing options.
>
> Two towers that I'm considering are:
>
> * US Tower MA-40 with a free standing base
> * Force 12 LPT-1242 bracketed so it's free standing
>
> For low visual impact antennas, I am considering the Optibeam OBW10-5, Force
> 12 C3SS, or Cushcraft MA5B.
>
> I'm looking for advice....
>
> My neighbors are reasonalby supportive but I would like to crank down the
> tower when I'm not using it. I'm a reasonably healthy 47 year old and I'm
> wondering if those towers are easily cranked down. I know that the US Tower
> has a motor accessory but I'm trying to keep it simple to avoid failure,
> maintenance, etc. Does anyone on this list have one of these that they crank
> up/down manually? Is it easily do-able for a healthy guy?
>
> Are there any other neighbor friendly tower options that I should consider?
> Are there any other antenna options I should consider?
>
> Thanks for any advice you guys can give me,
>
> Derek Cohn
> Morse Telegraph Club - Alton Chapter
> Office UD, Sine DJ
> Amateur Radio Station - WBØTUA
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